Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
2006 BMW 330I airbags complaints
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For the listed 2006 bmw e90 330i, the following error message was displayed in the idrive interface. "pass. Restraint system: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Restraint system malfunction!" the failure occurred with nothing occupying the passenger seat while travelling approximately 35 MPH. The seatbelt, airbag, and passenger airbag warning lights remain illuminated with and without a person occupying the passenger seat and cannot be cleared. Bmw was contacted and stated the VIN did not qualify for a recall of the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The vehicle has not been repaired. This defect causes a severe safety risk due to possible seatbelt and airbag system failures resulting in potential fatality. Since the make, model, year, and equipment match the recall specifications; this vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired at no cost to the owner. The mileage at which the failure occurred and current mileage are approximately 86,000.
Passenger seat occupant sensor fault.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag deactivation warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the front passenger seat air bag mat sensor failed. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated when he purchased the vehicle the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that they had to repair the front passenger seat sensor mat so that the external force application to the seat would not cause a crack to the mat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 59,000. Updated 8/8/12* cn the consumer stated he discovered recall # 08v384000. However, his VIN was not included. Updated 08/14/12
My bmw 2006 330i has a defect in the passenger air bag. Whether someone is in the passenger seat or not, the passenger air bag light turns on indicating that the air bag is turned off. There was a recall on 2006 bmw 3 series (and other series) for this exact problem, but bmw states that my particular vehicle is not covered. It is the exact same problem that the recall was for, so I do not understand how it was not included in the recall of 2007/2008.
The federal safety agency campaign number 08v384000 does not cover this particular VIN vehicle, but I think it should. I have same symptoms and the dealer is replacing the passenger seat mat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the SRS warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger seat mat sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,500.
After a recall on my (sport) seats was performed by the dealer, the seatbelt warning chime sounds when there is no one or nothing in the seat. It never did this before the recall was performed. The only way to get the chime to stop is to buckle the passenger belt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger safety restraint warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 80,500.
Bmw sent a recall on 06 front airbag mat sensor and I contacted them and they stated that my VIN was not part of their recal;. Despite the multiple complaints ive found online . They are declining any type of service and want me to pay for it fully.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger air bag light was constanly illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that his VIN was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags: frontal). The manufacturer offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 126,500.
This is in regards to the federal safety agency campaign number 08v‑384. I called bmw about his recall and they stated my vehicle was not affected even though the problem I am having and multiple others are having is for the exact same issue, condition, and description as called out in campaign number 08v‑384. I did more research and found that bmw may not have the affected vehicles loaded correctly in their system. For example they tell you that the sport seat is not covered (which I have), but if you read the letters from bmw to the federal safety agency, many sport seats are covered. I suspect the database bmw is using to tell if a car is covered or not may not be accurate compared to the vehicle categories listed in the federal safety agency filings.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. The dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 49,005. Updated 12/16/11 *bf updated 12/22/11
I have experienced a front passenger air bag warning light on my 2006 e90 330i bmw with sports seats. The warning comes on and goes off, as it pleases. I have contacted the local dealer and was referred to bmw of north america for further instructions. I contacted bmw or north america, presented my VIN number and have told them of the problem I have experienced. I was advised that my VIN number was not included in any recalls and I should also check www.the federal safety agency.dot.gov. I have searched for this warning information and have come across this recall with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal ). My vehicle, model, year, and equipment appears to be in the recall and experiences the exact symptoms as indicated in the summary. I have also come across numerous complaints filed from other vehicle owners, with the same model and year, and I am concerned about the fact which vehicles were recalled and repaired. I am asking for the federal safety agency assistance and direction in resolving this manufacturers safety issue.
Passenger seat occupancy recognition sensor is faulty (error code 93c3), preventing the passenger side airbag from deploying in the event of a crash. Bmw has refused to repair this item at their expense despite the fact that the same(or similar) part has been recalled for other 2006 3 series vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. The failure would recur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the sensor mat located in the front passenger side seat would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 11/15/11*lj updated 11/18/11
Just wondering why this is not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 ?? Passenger restraint system failure light is on?? Looks like this would fall under this: summary: bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer made the contact aware of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) recall, but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.
Front passenger safety sensor (oc3 seat mat) had premature failure while driving with passenger. Failure results in dash warning lights illumination as well disablement of passenger air bag. Air bag disablement could have resulted in fatality, system should force the air bag on if sensor fails. Related recall is in affect for similar year models but bmwna believes this is an unrelated because the seat types are different (sport seat vs. Standard seat). Bmw (along with sub component supplier) should fix this problem by extending compensation to all of those who had to voluntarily replace faulty sensors and recalling 2006 330i sport seat owners as well. Safety systems should not fail within the first 40,000 miles of automobile's life. Will provide failed hardware upon request to bmw or the federal safety agency.
The passenger seat occupancy detector has been causing the airbag light to stay on. There are other vehicles - same model and same year that had this same part recalled (oc3 continental seat occupancy detector). I think that this part should be recalled across the board instead of claiming that it only affects a very specific number of cars.
I purchased a 2006 bmw 330i. There is a recall for the passenger airbag sensor mat. My vehicle exhibits the symptoms that LED to the recall, including that the passenger airbags will not work as a result of the faulty sensor mat. Bmw will not repair the issue claiming that my vehicle's VIN does not have an open recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp and the passenger on-off lamp were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side seat mat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal ). The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 71,400. The manufacturer paid for the parts and the consumer paid for the labor. Status update 07/26/11
The contact owns a 2006 bmw 3 series. The contact stated that both of the air bag on-off lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed a faulty front passenger seat sensor mat. The contact stated that he was made aware that there was a recall for this specific failure by the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they explained that his vehicle was not included in recall: the federal safety agency campaign id number - 08v384 (air bags: frontal), therefore they would not pay for the labor but would pay for the parts. The vehicle was not repaired.
Passenger side air bag warning light is on at all times and air bag disengages when someone sits on it...SRS warning light. Replace seat mat sensor not covered by recall for e90 2006 330i sedan with sports package. I want to know why is my car not included on recall...it is exactly the same issue as with the other models...this is a potential safety issue and can cause injury....
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the air bag light continued to display that the front passenger seat was empty even when someone was sitting there. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer after reading online the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 08v384000 (air bags: frontal), but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 58,600 and the current mileage was 65,000.
2006 bmw 330i with sport package; with passenger in front seat the air bag turns off and message is sent saying passenger restraint system malfunction. There is a recall on this year and make and model but the dealership says not on mine. They say it is VIN specific. I say they know there is a problem so fix it. I think they should reimburse for the payment to fix the issue. I paid to get it fixed.
My 2006 3301 w/sport seats is not covered in the bmw recall for the malfuctioning passenger airbag system. After doing much research online there seems to be a numerous amount of bmw owners that are having the same issue.
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